Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Day 01 Highlights: The highly anticipated eighth season of the Telugu television reality show, Bigg Boss, is set to kick off with a spectacular launch event tonight, September 1. Hosted by the charismatic Nagarjuna Akkineni, the season is expected to bring a mix of excitement, drama, and entertainment.
The grand premiere will be available for streaming starting at 7 PM. Nagarjuna has promised viewers an engaging experience filled with a blend of laughter, emotions, and surprises throughout the season.
Keep an eye out for all the latest highlights and updates on the Grand Launch of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 right here.
Nagarjuna Shows The New House
The host of the season, Nagarjuna, made a grand entry onto the Bigg Boss Telugu 8 stage, captivating the audience before offering a quick tour and introduction to the new house.
Bigg Boss 8 Telugu First Contestant is Yashmi Gowda
She made a lively entrance onto the Bigg Boss Telugu 8 stage with an energetic dance performance, bringing along a bouquet of roses for Nagarjuna. The television actress shared her thoughts on relationships and marriage, admitting that she doesn’t know how to cook but has a fondness for Biryani. She was then offered five different varieties of Biryani to taste, describing the flavors of each. Afterward, she was asked to choose qualities she values in a friend based on a set of color images.
The Bigg Boss 8 Telugu Second Contestant is Nikhil Maliyakkal
Nikhil Maliyakkal was the second contestant to enter the Bigg Boss Telugu 8 house, recognized for his subtle performances in Star Maa serials. He followed his friend Yashmi into the house.
Third Contestant Abhai Naveen Enters The House
The third contestant was Abhay Naveen, also known as Abhay Bethiganti, famous for his work in the film “Pellichoopulu.” He is both an actor and a director.
Prerana Kambham Is Fourth Contestant
Prerana, a popular actress from the Star Maa channel, joined the show as the fourth contestant, making her entrance with a high-energy dance routine. She paired up with Abhay as his companion inside the house.
Rana, Nivetha Thomas Enter The House To Promote ’35 Chinna Katha Kadu’ Movie
Actors Rana Daggubati and Nivetha Thomas appeared on stage to promote their upcoming movie, ’35 Chinna Katha Kadu.’ Nagarjuna played the film’s trailer before the actors entered the house to have the four contestants engage in a bottle-flipping challenge.
Nagarjuna Announces Bad News For Contestants ‘NO CAPTAIN’ Throughout The Season
After Rana and Nivetha left, Nagarjuna initiated a fun task for the housemates and revealed a significant twist: there would be no captain for the entire season, which also meant no immunity for the contestants.
Aditya Om Is The Fifth Contestant Of Bigg Boss Telugu 8
Aditya Om, a well-known actor and filmmaker in Telugu cinema, became the fifth contestant to enter the house.
Sonia Akula Enters As The Sixth Contestant
Budding actress Soniya made a striking entrance with a dance performance, receiving a surprise appearance from director Ram Gopal Varma, who wished her luck. She entered the house with Aditya Om as her companion.
Bezawada Bebakka AKA Madhu Nekkanti Is The 7th Housemate
Social media sensation Bezawada Bebakka finally joined the Bigg Boss Telugu 8 house, delighting the audience with her lively performance of a Nagarjuna song. Her entertaining introduction video brought smiles all around, staying true to her cheerful image.
Bigg Boss Telugu 8 Has Shekar Basha As 8th Contestant
RJ Shekhar Basha, who has won multiple awards, joined the show as the eighth contestant, expressing that it was his dream to participate in Bigg Boss Telugu. He and Bebakka entered the house as a duo.
Kirrak Seetha Is The 9th Contestant
Actress Seetha, known for her role in the movie ‘Baby,’ became the ninth contestant. She shared her experiences and excitement about being part of the show.
Naga Manikanta Is The 10th Contestant of Bigg Boss Telugu 8
Naga Manikanta, an emerging actor in Telugu television, joined the house as the 10th contestant, pairing up with Seetha as his companion.
Nani & Priyanka Mohan Enter To Promote ‘Saripodaa Sanivaaram’
With ten contestants now in the house, actors Nani and Priyanka Mohan arrived to promote their latest film and engaged the housemates in some entertaining games.
Nagarjuna Announces “NO Ration”
As the housemates began to settle in, Nagarjuna delivered a second piece of tough news: there would be ‘No Ration’ for the contestants. They would have to earn or win everything they needed in this season with no limits.
Prithviraj Is The 11th Contestant Of Bigg Boss 8 Telugu
Prithviraj, an upcoming actor, entered as the 11th contestant. He shared that he is single and humorously described his ideal girlfriend.
Vishnupriya Bhimineni Is The 12th Contestant Bigg Boss 8 Telugu
The 12th contestant was anchor and actress Vishnupriya Bhimineni, who wowed the audience with a dynamic performance.
Nainika Enters Bigg Boss 8 Telugu House As 13th Contestant
Dancer and actress Nainika followed with a dazzling entry, impressing everyone with her powerful performance.
Nabeel Afridi Is The 14th Contestant of The Bigg Boss 8 Telugu
The final contestant to join the house during the grand launch was YouTuber and aspiring filmmaker Nabeel Afridi, known for his popular channel ‘Warangal Diaries,’ which boasts over 1 million subscribers.
Director Anil Ravipudi Enters The House
Director Anil Ravipudi also made a special appearance during the launch episode. He entered the house to host a game and eventually announced that one contestant would be leaving. The housemates voted, leading to Naga Manikanta being selected for elimination.
Bigg Boss Telugu Unveils Cash Prize
After all the surprises and shocks of the grand launch, Bigg Boss revealed the ultimate twist—the prize money. Contestants were left stunned when they discovered a zero inside the gift box. However, Bigg Boss lifted their spirits by announcing that the prize money would be limitless, with their actions throughout the season adding to the total.